[It Worked!] My Kawasaki Match III 500 flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Rocketman
Member since October 2022 • 84 posts

How can I obtain my Kawasaki Match III 500's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on April 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1817 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Match III 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Omegadog
Member • 116 posts

My Kawasaki Match III 500 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 118 posts

My Kawasaki Match III 500 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 51 posts

Really need the key code for my Kawasaki Match III 500, thanks for sharing!

April 22, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 129 posts

Trying this on my Kawasaki Match III 500 later. Will report back.

April 23, 2025 Reply

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